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Add 49/18 and 9/14

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 9/14

49/18 + 9/14 is 212/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    49/18 = 49 × 7/18 × 7 = 343/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/126 + 81/126 = 343 + 81/126 = 424/126
  5. 424/126 simplified gives 212/63
  6. So, 49/18 + 9/14 = 212/63
    In mixed form: 323/63

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